CVE-2024-3070: Last Viewed Posts by WPBeginner <= 1.0.0 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection

Published May 9, 2024
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Updated

The Last Viewed Posts by WPBeginner plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 via deserialization of untrusted input from the LastViewedPosts Cookie. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable plugin. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wpbeginner Last Viewed Posts<=1.0.0

Event History

May 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3070?

The severity of CVE-2024-3070 is considered high due to the potential for unauthenticated remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3070?

To fix CVE-2024-3070, update the Last Viewed Posts plugin to version 1.0.1 or higher.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-3070?

All users of the Last Viewed Posts plugin by WPBeginner running versions up to and including 1.0.0 are affected by CVE-2024-3070.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3070?

CVE-2024-3070 is a PHP Object Injection vulnerability caused by deserialization of untrusted input.

5

Can CVE-2024-3070 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-3070 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers through the LastViewedPosts Cookie.

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